2025–2026 Audi Q4 E-Tron, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5 and more and 2025 Volkswagen Golf R, GTI recall: Seat belts: front, retractor
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 25V638000
- Reported
- September 24, 2025
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Part
- Seat belts: front, retractor
- Vehicles affected
- About 1,042
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 GTI, Golf R, Audi A5, A6 Sportback E-Tron, S5, S6 Sportback E-Tron, 2026 Q4 Sportback E-Tron, and Q4 E-Tron vehicles. The torsion bar in one or both front seat belt retractors may have been damaged during production.
Safety risk
In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagenâs number for this recall is 694T. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 26, 2025.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Audi A5 (2025); Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron (2025); Audi Q4 E-Tron (2026); Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron (2026); Audi S5 (2025); Audi S6 Sportback E-Tron (2025); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
In a crash, a damaged torsion bar in a retractor could fail. If this happens, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What is the fix?
Dealers will replace one or both front seat belts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2025, and October 31, 2025. Owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834 or Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 69UM; Volkswagenâs number for this recall is 694T. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning…
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